February 2018:)

UPDATE!! 03/06/2018

PEP BAND - State Tournament Travel!!

For the first time in over 15 years MCPS is sending our Hellgate Pep Band to the State Basketball Tournament! Details regarding our travel time will be decided late in the day on Thursday (based on the results of our teams performance). We will either leave Hellgate at 5 AM or immediately after 2nd period on Friday. I will text via the PEP BAND remind group (parents - if you are not a member of that group, please ask your student to add your number during class on Wednesday).

Each band member will be receiving a per diem of $24 for food on the trip. We will be staying at:

Red Lion Billings Hotel

1223 Mullowney Lane

Billings, MT 59101 (406) 248-7151

Both Mr. Rokohl and myself will be traveling with the group (and my wife Liz will be the female chaperone). Please feel free to text or call me with questions. My cell # is 406-218-8090.

We will return immediately following our teams last game. That could put us home as early as 5:00 PM OR as late as Sunday at 4 AM.

Things you NEED for travel on Friday.

Extra $$ for snacks and activities (maybe bowling or a movie:)

Pep Band Music Folder, Instrument and Stand.

Overnight bag: change of clothes, etc…

All Pep Band Members need to pay the $60 participation fee + the activity card. Paperwork and $$ need to be turned in ASAP. (if you need help with this, please let me know as soon as possible. THANK YOU!!

On Tuesday, March 6 we need 25 families to take care of Helena Capital students for the dinner hour. They would need a ride home at 3:00 PM, a place to hang out and relax, a dinner provided for them and a place to change clothes into their concert attire. They would then need a ride back to Hellgate by 6:30 PM. We have a long tradition of being very generous hosts - thank you for volunteering and keeping the Hellgate Band reputation alive!! Please email me with your PHONE #, address and how many students you can host at: lslater@mcps.k12.mt.us THANKS so much!!

We will also need help Sunday, March 4 and Tuesday March 6 for set-up and tear-down of this event. THANK YOU for your continued help in hosting these amazing events!!

We need volunteers for set-up, decoration, tear-down and servers (students will sign-up in class). PARENT help is needed - please contact Hedi Gray at hedi.hhsband@gmail.com!!

Uniform CHECK - Wednesday, February 21

ALL GUYS are required to bring in their complete uniform for a fit check on Wednesday, February 21. All girls can opt to bring in OR have a parent visually inspect your dress and shoes. Girls that do the check at home will need to submit the uniform check form made available in class on Tuesday.

Hit Squad TOUR! - Friday, February 23

Hit Squad will be traveling to Washington MS, Hellgate Elem., Porter and Bonner School to present music and talk with band students. Red Hit Squad shirt is the uniform:)

UM Concert Band Festival - permission slips were due last week. Itinerary and pre-arranged absence forms will be handed out tomorrow (Tuesday 2/20) in class. All Symphonic and Concert Band members will travel to UM on Tuesday, Feb. 27. We will be absent from school all day. PARENTS - I still need a few more volunteers to come hang out with us for the day:) These are the best kids on the planet, but if we have anyone get sick or need help, having several parents along truly helps:)!

AA Band Festival - Concert opportunities Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6! - I gotta say, the Wind Ensemble is playing some amazing music on Monday, March 5!! You don't wanna miss it!! 7:00 PM both nights!

AA Dinner Hosts needed for Tuesday, March 6

On Tuesday, March 6 we need 25 families to take care of Helena Capital students for the dinner hour. They would need a ride home at 3:00 PM, a place to hang out and relax, a dinner provided for them and a place to change clothes into their concert attire. They would then need a ride back to Hellgate by 6:30 PM. We have a long tradition of being very generous hosts - thank you for volunteering and keeping the Hellgate Band reputation alive!!

We will be hosting Sentinel HS, Big Sky HS and the All-City Jazz Combo for a concert tomorrow night! We would love to have a big turnout of Hellgate band family:) Please come join us!!

Pep Band - Activity CHANGES

In an effort to get the Hellgate Pep Band to the State Tournament, the Hellgate Administration has made the decision to have the Pep Band function as an "official MHSA activity". All students involved in Pep Band need to pay the schools $60 activity fee, purchase an activities card and follow the MCPS Activities guildelines. Grade Eligibility will be followed closely for participation. Please submit all paperwork and fees to the activities secretary in the office.

All Pep Band members in good standing need to plan on traveling to the State tournament March 8-10 in Billings, MT (if you have a conflict please let me know ASAP)!